The tree was planted at the Buntings as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project.
Greenbelt kindly provided the ground and Tony Benger Landscaping assisted with the planting of the tree. A special plaque will be put in place with the tree.
Cllr Mawhood said: ‘During this year of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, there is a project to plant trees throughout the United Kingdom called The Queen’s Green Canopy.
‘This initiative will also see the dedication of a network of 70 ancient woodlands and the identification of 70 ancient trees.
‘I am honoured to have been asked to plant a commemorative tree for Dawlish Town Council, on behalf of our community.
‘The tree chosen is an English oak known for its longevity and value to wildlife and its historic connection with this country. Such trees can live for many hundreds of years.
‘I trust that “our” tree prospers and grows and one day becomes a much-loved landmark, visible from far afield, recalling the year of our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.’
The date of Friday, March 11 – the 70th day of the year – was chosen as it had been specially designated by the National Association of Civic Officers as Tree Planting Day. The Association is preparing a bound book to present to the Queen that will include the names of all councils who took part in the March 11 event. The tree has also been added to the QGC map at: https://queensgreencanopy.org/map-education-hub/qgc-map/#/